Bad optics? Israel jails soldiers who smashed Jesus statue in Lebanon
Al Jazeera·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Israeli soldiers faced jail time after video footage showed one soldier using a sledgehammer to damage a Christian statue depicting Jesus's crucifixion in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated Israel respects all religions. The incident drew criticism as Israel seeks to maintain support among Christian communities amid declining Western backing for its Gaza and Lebanon operations.
Key Entities
IsraelLebanonBenjamin NetanyahuChristian statueJesus crucifixionGazaChristian Zionist movementUnited States